2008 Michigan Capitol Ornament Ornament Three of those buildings--the capitols

Three of those buildings--the capitols of Michigan

Ornament measures 4 1/2" tall by 2" wide

industry and trade and commerce

our statehouse helped establish domed capitols as a symbol of American democracy in the post Civil War period

This project will repair the delicate art and protect it for the future

2008 Michigan Capitol Ornament Ornament Three of those buildings--the capitolsThe 2008 Michigan Capitol Ornament honors the distinguished career of capitol architect Elijah E. Myers. Born in Philadelphia, Myers moved to our state in 1872 upon receiving the commission to design Michigans new capitol. He lived in Detroit until his death in 1909. Throughout his long and illustrious career Myers designed five capitols more than any other architect. Three of those buildings the capitols of Michigan, Texas, and Colorado still stand.